SPROG 3 DCC Decoder Programmer User Guide Supplement
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1. PROG 3 track output when using a SPROG 3 throttle or when connected in Command Station mode The maximum current limit is 2499mA or 2 499 Amps Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement 7 Updates to the SPROG 3 Firmware Firmware Update Using the Bootloader Follow the instructions in the SPROG II User Guide selecting SPROG 3 Firmware Update rather than SPROG II Firmware Update Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC2. SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement 1 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 DCC Decoder Programmer User Guide Supplement Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement __ sen deals HE TEMENRS ss Features om Specification Operating C Conditions aies asian Installation Install SPRO G 3 USB 5 The GPROG COG teristics ett IE nn Updates to the SPROG 3 anaie Firmware Update Using the Edeniaatiak PEE R E ET a Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement 3 Introduction SPROG 3 is a DCC decoder programmer and command station interface for connection to the USB port of a personal computer or similar device SPROG 3 is supported by the free JMRI software http jmri sourceforge net and http wiki rocrail net doku phpRocrail also free SPROG 3 is also capable of operating a medium size layout supplying up to 2 5 Amps An even larger layout can be driven by using an external booster Read this document in conjunction with the SPROG Ilv3 User Guide available on the CD ROM and also on the SPROG DCC website This Supplement covers SPROG 3 specific information only e Hardware specification e USB driver installation e Track output current limit e Firmware updates bootloader Requirements e JMRI from hitp jmri sourceforge net or the supplied CD ROM e Regulated DC Power Supply see Table 1 e Short length or small oval of track for prog
3. er supply must be capable of sustaining greater then 2 5 Amp 4 SPROG 3 is protected against reverse polarity connection of the power supply but will not work unless the polarity is correct Table 1 Specification Operating Conditions SPROG 3 is protected against reverse polarity connection of the power supply but will not work unless the polarity is correct SPROG 3 is not protected against track and power connections being e interchanged Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement 5 Installation Install SPROG 3 USB drivers Follow the instructions in the SPROG IIv3 User Guide but when prompted to browse to the driver directory on the CD ROM browse to the sprog3 inf directory For example if your CD ROM drive is D browse to D USB sprog3 inf as shown fl Update Drive r Software SPROG 3 DCC Programm Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location Include subfolders gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement 6 The SPROG Console Operation of the SPROG console is as described in the SPROG II User Guide with the exception of the Current Limit setting Current Limit Set the current limit for the S
4. ramming and or test running e Rocrail optional alternative to JMRI Features e Booster stage supplying up to 2 5 Amp to track e Programs virtually all NMRA compliant DCC decoders e No extra hardware required for programming sound decoders e g QSI Soundtraxx e Easy to use graphical interface with DecoderPro e USB interface for easy connection to PC e USB activity LED shows communication with the PC e Power LED flashes when programming track power is live Version 1 3 January 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC SPROG 3 User Guide Supplement 4 Specification Operating Conditions Parameter Minimum Nominal Maximum Units DC Input supply 10V 20V V voltage Note 1 Vin supply current 50 mA not programming Vin supply current 300 mA programming Note 2 Vin supply current 2 6 A Operating Layout Note 3 Operating 25 C Temperature Range Output Load 250 mA programming Note 2 Output Load 2 5 A Operating Layout Note 3 Notes 1 Minimum supply voltage depends upon the requirements of the decoder being programmed In general it is safer to use as low a voltage as possible in case of problems with a newly installed decoder 2 SPROG 3 will remove track power if output current exceeds 250mA as measured 100ms after applying power Surge current during decoder power up may be considerably greater than this 3 To ensure correct operation of the SPROG 3 current limit the pow
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